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AirportsAci Europe: report of airport traffic performance for Q3 2013
Brussels, Belgium - Passenger +3.2%; freight at +0.9%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE released the first comprehensive report of airport traffic performance for Q3 2013. The report includes all scheduled air traffic at Europe’s airports, including n... more
AirportsLondon-Heathrow Airport unveils names of the companies with the noisiest aircraft
London, United Kingdom - British Airways performed well for short-haul operations
London-Heathrow Airport launches its "Fly Quiet" programme, which is aimed to assess the performance of the airlines in relation with the noise generated by their aircraft. Every three months the busiest... more
AirportsAutogrill to start up at Düsseldorf Airport
Milan, Italy - The Group expands in Germany
Autogrill Group has secured a new contract in Germany to provide food & beverage services at Düsseldorf Airport, the country’s 3rd biggest airport in terms of passenger traffic. The concession is expected to... more
AirportsItaly. Naples' airport: traffic previsions for the All Saints' extra week-end
Naples, Italy - 55,000 passengers in transit between arrivals and departures
The traffic previsions at Naples Airport from tomorrow, on Thursday October 31 to Sunday November 3 (All Saints' long week-end) will be about 55,000 passengers in transit (between arrivals and departures):... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: new flights to Shanghai and Wenzhou served by China Eastern
Rome, Italy - The interest by AdR to China is confirmed also from the mini-website in this language
China Eastern Airlines, one of the main Chinese carriers, expands its own offer from "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport, and the direct links between Rome-Fiumicino to Shanghai will be daily also for the Winter... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructures. Berlin-Brandemburg Airport: new construction works begin
Berlin, Germany - Interventions required to optimize the fire system
The trouble history of Berlin-Brandemburg Airport is already well known: the inauguration, which was initially planned in 2011 has been postponed several times, and to this day there is not a certain,... more
AirportsNew Dubai Airport: the first aircraft start flying (VIDEO)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - "Its ambition is to be the world's largest hub", management firm's CEO claims
The new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport opened its doors for business on Sunday 27 October 2013, with the official inauguration and the landing of the first aircraft, that is to... more
AirportsThirty airports gathered in Bologna for the sustainable growth of the airports of tomorrow
Bologna, Italy - A three days with over 100 top manager
Three days, more than 100 top manager from 30 airports in the world gathered in Bologna with a meeting about the sustainable development in a changing moment of the airport systems. It is the "Airport... more
AirportsAutogrill: new concessions at East Midlands Airport
Milan, Italy - The Group expands in the UK
Autogrill Group, through its HMSHost International subsidiary, pushes forward its expansion strategy in Northern Europe and strengthens operations in the UK, where it has won two new food & beverage concessions,... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Partial black-out at London-Gatwick Airport
London, United Kingdom - Several hours could be needed to fix the problem
London-Gatwick Airport has been hit by a partial black-out: the South terminal of Europe's 10th busiest hub is at moment without power, because of the flooding of a local power sub-station close to the... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Second dry-ice bomb in two days at Los Angeles Airport
Los Angeles, USA - Delays to some flights, authorities at present rule out a nexus to terrorism
For the second time in two days an explosion of a dry-ice bomb occurred at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), causing minor disruption to the normal operaitons of the US' hub. The first explosion... more
AirportsAircraft and finance. Investment incoming from China for Manchester Airport
Beijing, China - Announcement provided by Chancellor George Osborne during a visit in the Asian country
During a visit in China to promote UK business, Chancellor George Osborne announced that a company of the Asian country will be part of the consortium which will make an investment of 800 million pounds... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: works on runway Nr 1 at Fiumicino from this evening to Sunday
Rome, Italy - EUR 3 million investment and over 150 people engaged
Important works of upgrade of the taxiing way of the runwy nr 1 at the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport in Fiumicino, named 16R/34L, as predicted from the development plan of Fiumicino Sud, will be realized... more
AirportsAircraft and finance. European Commission gives green light to sale of Luton Airport from TBI to AXA-AENA consortium
Brussels, Belgium - A 502-million-Euro operation
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control over London Luton Airport Group Limited of the UK by AENA Desarrollo Internacional of Spain and AXA Investment... more
AirportsNaples: easyJet announces the opening of a base in the Spring 2014
Naples, Italy - The airline continues to invest in Italy with two airplanes
The easyJet' Europe Manager, Mike Campbell, together with Italian manager, Frances Ouseley, have announced today in front of the Mayor, Luigi de Magistris, and CEO of Gesac SpA (Naples' airport management... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. New Israeli airport on the Red Sea attracts criticism from Jordan
Tel Aviv, Israel - The facility would be too close to another hub, Amman claims
The Jordan government ha strongly criticized Israel for the construction plan of a new international airport on the Red Sea: this is not, at least apparently, something which is part of the usual tensions... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Power outage at London-Stansted Airport, possible delays
London, United Kingdom - Flights unable to land for about 30 minutes this morning
London-Stansted Airport has been hit today, Thursday 10 October 2013, by a power outage for about 30 minutes, which is still causing problems to the flight operations of the English hub. Power was cut... more
AirportsItaly. Florence Airport: +11% of passengers in September
Florence, Italy - Fourth record in a row
The Florence airport showed also in September a record of passengers, the fourth in a row, with a +11% compared to the same period of last year. After three Summer months, that marked each a historical... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Public ownership in view for Glasgow-Prestwick Airport
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - The Scottish hub has been on the market since March 2012, but no offer has been actualized
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced the Scottish Government is entering into talks to safeguard around 1400 jobs by bringing Prestwick Airport into public ownership. It would be the... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic at airports up 3.9% during August
Brussels, Belgium - The report reveals a much better performance compared to July
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE this morning released its comprehensive report of airport traffic performance during the month of August. The report -which encompasses all scheduled air traffic... more
AirportsAutogrill: contract at Helsinki Airport
Milan, Italy - The Group strengthens its business in Northern Europe
Through its HMSHost International subsidiary, Autogrill Group has entered a contract with Finavia, Finland’s airport authority, to operate 16 points of sale at Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport. T... more
AirportsLondon City Airport plans for growth with flight increase
London, UK - Planning application submitted for infrastructure expansion
London City Airport (LCY) has submitted a planning application for permission to expand its current infrastructure to accommodate up to 120,000 flight movements (take offs and landings) per year, a level... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. New delays for Doha Airport inauguration
Doha, Qatar - The opening has now been set in early 2014
Akbar al-Baker, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways and head of the development of the Hamad International Airport, declared that the inauguration of the mega-hub, which is destined to serve Doha,... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Fire exercise held on September 11: Boston Airport apologizes
Boston, USA - Criticism also from Massachusetts Governor: "It's just dumb"
"We should select a day for a fire exercise: what about September 11?". This is what some executive of a US' airport probably thought. But we are not speaking of an ordinary airport, but of Boston's "Logan",... more
AirportsLondon-Heathrow Airport: larger aircraft balance the lack of capacity
London, United Kingdom - Average number of seats per plane up 3.4%
The traffic figures relative to August of London-heathrow Airport show a trend which is pretty interesting, which might represent at least a short-term solution to the capacity problems of the main European... more
AirportsAircraft and finance. Leasing of Chicago-Midway Airport: MAG renounces, deal suspended
Chicago, USA - "Offers would not meet what taxpayers deserve", the Mayor's office claims
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel decided to suspend the tender to lease Midway Airport, following the renounce of the consortium composed by Industry Fund Management (IFM) and Manchester Airport Group (MAG).... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Heathrow Airport expansion: the London Assembly is "Completely against"
London, United Kingdom - "There is the need for a third party to reduce antagonism between communities and airports"
In a report destined to the UK Government's Airports Commission, the London Assembly has highlighted the impact of noise from aircraft on thousands of people and the need for a third party to help reduce... more
AirportsAutogrill starts up in Russia, at the St. Petersburg-Pulkovo Airport
Milan, Italy - The Group expands operations in emerging countries
Autogrill Group, through its HMSHost International division, has entered an agreement with Novikov Group and Ginza Project to set up Autogrill Russia, the Newco that will provide food&beverage services... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Berlin-Brandenburg Airport has a lot of problems: 66,500, to be precise
Berlin, Germany - More than 50% of them are relevant to getting permission to open
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport is risking to become on of the largest unfinished constructions in history: the inauguration, which was initially planned in 2011 has been postponed several times, and to this... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. British Airways, Air France and Cyprus Airways modify flights because of the Syrian crisis
Beirut, Lebanon - The airlines want to avoid overnight stays in Beirut
The Syrian crisis and the possible Western military intervention in the Middle-Eastern country are forcing carriers to review their flight schedules not just for Syria, but for the whole region, particularly... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Fake bomb alert at Istanbul "Ataturk" Airport
Istanbul, Turkey - A Belgian citizen involved in the incident
Fake bomb alert in the morning of Monday 2 September 2013 at Istanbul's "Ataturk" Airport, one of the busiest European hubs. Mehmet Emin Akin, 29 yo, Belgian citizen of Turkish origin, violently crashed... more
AirportsLondon City Airport: passengers in July
London, UK - Positive figures after those in May and June
The only airport actually in London, London City Airport is continuing to go from strength to strength. July saw another record-breaking month at the airport, with the highest ever number of passengers... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Seoul and Prague airports sign cooperation agreement
Prague, Czech Republic - The aim is increasing the connections between Czech Republic and South Korea
Czech Aeroholding and Incheon International Airport Corporation signed a partnership agreement regarding the airports managed by the two groups, that is to say Prague and Incheon-Seoul. The understanding... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Rome-Fiumicino: a drowning airport?
Rome, Italy - Diverted flights and delays because of Tuesday's bad weather
The strong downpour which hit Rome in the afternoon of Tuesday 27 August 2013 caused heavy disruption also at Fiumicino's "Leonardo da Vinci" International Airport, with delays and aircraft unable to land... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Berlin-Brandenburg Airport: the first flights will be operated by Germania
Berlin, Germany - "We have a strong interest that the new airport will be open soon"
Germania Fluggesellschaft will become the first airline to operate passenger flights from Berlin-brandenburg Airport, whose inauguration was initially scheduled in 2011 but was postponed several times:... more
AirportsBaggage scanner staff at London-Stansted Airport wihtdraws stirke threat
London, United Kingdom - "I am glad that common sense has prevailed", a GMB union spokesperson comments
The employees of Mitie, the company which is responsible for baggage scanning at London-Stansted Airport, will not strike as planned during the next weekend: GMB members voted in favour of the new and... more
AirportsA-380 airplane by British Airways landed at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - It's the first of twelve aircraft to be delivered to BA
An Airbus A-380 with the blue-red-white tail fin of British Airways (BA) landed at Frankfurt airport (FRA) last Friday, according to a press release issued today. The reason being, British Airways is launching... more
AirportsItaly. Naples Airport: traffic previsions from August 9 to 25, 2013
Naples, Italy - 335,000 passengers in transit in this period
The passengers in transit (between arrivals and departures) at Naples' airport will be 335,000 (95,000 domestic, 180,000 international and 60,000 charter) from August 9 to 25. The main destinations... more
AirportsIndia: 17 new airports to meet aircraft industry's new challenges
New Delhi, India - In various cities in 11 different states in the country
The Indian Government proposed the building of 17 new airports in eleven States of the Asian peninsula, in order to meet the increase in aircraft industry demand. The State which would most benefit... more
AirportsAeroporto di Firenze: +11% of passengers in July, despite the general crisis
Florence, Italy - Positive factors as increase of frequencies; full operativeness, new routes and low effect of the redirections due to the bad weather
The Florence's airport showed a historical record of passengers also in July. They were 207,669 transited from Florence's airport, with a +11% compared to July 2012, confirming the positive trend already... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Dublin and Beijing airports sign cooperation agreement
Dublin, Ireland - Memorandum of Understanding inked during the visit of Deputy Prime Minister of the European country Eamon Gilmore
Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has signed a twinning agreement with Beijing-Capital International Airport (BCIA) which will allow the two companies to co-operate to further commercial and tourism links... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: 32,6 million passengers in the first half of this year
Dubai, UAE - It handled a total of 5,537,908 passengers in June, according to the report
Dubai International’s passenger traffic hit 32.6 million in the first half of this year, making it the busiest six months in the airport’s record-studded history, according to the traffic report issued tod... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Problem to the passport check control system causes delays at Istanbul "Ataturk" Airport
Istanbul, Turkey - Authorities are working to solve the issue
According to reports from "Airport Haber", a malfunctioning of the passport control system which occurred in the morning of Friday 26 July 2013 is causing delays and cancellations at Istanbul "Ataturk"... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. London-Heathrow: passengers would pay more to improve the airport
London, United Kingdom - New proposals for the charges submitted to the CAA
A survey of Heathrow’s passengers shows they are willing to pay for investment to further improve the airport – and that they are prepared to pay more than Heathrow is proposing. Heathrow Airport Hol... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructures. Gatwick: the plan for second runway is ready
London, United Kingdom - It will probably be financed by private investors
The problems of increased air traffic at South-eastern England airports may soon find a solution. London Gatwick Airport has presented the details of the building plan of the new runway, which should be... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: another cargo record
Warsaw, Poland - Goods most commonly shipped include industrial spare parts and consumables, medicines, books and magazines
"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw handled over 23,000 tonnes of cargo in the first half of 2013, an 8.5% increase on the corresponding period last year and yet another record cargo figure for the airport. The... more
AirportsAircraft and companies: Abertis sells part of its airport stake
Houston, Usa - Also the management of Atlanta-Hartsfield Airport is included
Abertis Infraestructuras, a Spanish Barcelona-based company, ??has officially announced the sale of airports in Northern Ireland and Sweden. The contract, signed with ADC and HAS Airports Worldwide, has... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructures: Brazilian airports are preparing for the Soccer World Cup
Brasilia, Brazil - Through a process of privatization of the main country's hubs
The Brazilian government is developing a project of investment and privatization in the national airport network in view of the most important sport event of 2014, the Soccer World Cup that will be celebrated... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Here is the project for London-Britannia Airport, the new English mega-hub
London, United Kingdom - Six runways, potential capacity of 200 million passengers per year
TESTRAD Consortium responded to the call from the Airports Commission, with plans for a new airport in the Thames Estuary, now called London Britannia Airport. In the intentions of the consortium and... more
AirportsEgis awarded concession for the Belgian Ostend-Bruges and Antwerp airports
Brussels, Belgium - For a 25 year term
On 19 July 2013 (but communicated today), the Flemish Government officially named Egis as the winner of two public service concession tenders for the operations of Antwerp and Ostend-Bruges airports, for... more